Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education · 4 months ago
DOE-STP Office of Policy Fellowship Opportunity
Washington, DC
Internship
Onsite
InternThe Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is affiliated with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and offers a fellowship opportunity to gain hands-on experience in energy policy and technology. The role involves conducting research analysis and engaging with current staff on policy analysis projects across various focus areas including energy jobs, critical minerals, and permitting processes.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Contribute to analysis and policy design to support affordable, reliable electricity, including on efficient power markets that can meet the needs of the U.S. economy, such as powering AI data centers and new manufacturing
Support implementation activities related to President Trump’s Executive Orders and Presidential Memorandums for critical minerals
Conduct in-depth research and analyses for comprehensive and long-term energy policy planning and strategy development on domestic production of processed critical minerals (oxides, oxalates, salts, and metals) including rare earth elements and their derivative products
Provide research on and support initiatives to ensure the U.S. has the workforce needed to meet the needs of the evolving U.S. energy sector and create employment opportunities for American workers
Assess opportunities to accelerate state, local, and federal permitting processes including through the application of innovative technology solutions
Assist with producing research and delivering it in reports, presentation materials, spreadsheet analyses, briefing papers, and other written and oral presentation materials
Assist with the preparation of databases, information retrieval, and web searches
Qualification
Required
The candidate must have received a Bachelors, Master's, or Doctoral degree in engineering, economics, natural sciences, or public policy discipline, with emphasis on energy-related application of one of those disciplines by the anticipated start date within the last 5 years
Applicants currently pursuing an advanced degree must provide proof of completion of all degree requirements before the appointment start date
If more than 5 years since receipt of degree, applicant must have an academic background and experience in a relevant field and must be seeking to gain new knowledge/experience in order to expand career opportunities or advance professionally
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
Degree: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree
Age: Must be 18 years of age
Preferred
Technical expertise with oil, natural gas and other energy resources
Policy assessment methods, including economic and modeling skills, and computer software products
Research experience
Excellent written and oral presentation skills
Both educational work and professional experience in energy-related fields
Benefits
Participants will receive a stipend to be determined by OP.
OP may authorize a supplemental stipend to offset the costs of health insurance.
Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance plans offered through ORISE.
Participants may receive an allowance for education and/or scientific activities as approved by OP.
Company
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is a U.S.
Founded in 1992
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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